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Yanks prevent Red Sox’s party

September 19, 2018



Neil Walker of the New York Yankees reacts after his seventh inning three-run home run against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York City Tuesday. — AFP
Neil Walker of the New York Yankees reacts after his seventh inning three-run home run against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York City Tuesday. — AFP

NEW YORK —

Neil Walker hit a three-run homer with one out in the seventh inning, and the New York Yankees held on for a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox, preventing their rivals from clinching the American League East crown Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.

The Yankees set up their winning rally when Aaron Hicks and Gary Sanchez drew walks off Brandon Workman (6-1). Boston manager Alex Cora lifted Workman for Ryan Brasier, who fell behind Walker and lost the lead when the first baseman lifted a full-count slider into the second deck in right field.

It was Walker’s 10th homer, and he became the 11th Yankee to reach double figures in long balls this year. The Yankees tied a major league record in becoming the fifth team to achieve the feat.

Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge returned to the starting lineup and went 0-for-4. He hadn’t batted since July 26, when he sustained a chip fracture in his right wrist.

Dodgers 3, Rockies 2 (10 innings): Chris Taylor hit a game-ending home run in the 10th inning as host Los Angeles extended its lead over second-place Colorado in the National League West to 1 1/2 games.

With one out in the 10th, Taylor unloaded on a 2-2 pitch from Rockies reliever Adam Ottavino (6-4) for his 17th home run of the season and his first career walk-off homer.

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw gave up two runs (one earned) on three hits over seven innings. The Los Angeles bullpen added three scoreless innings, with Dylan Floro (6-3) striking out the only two batters he faced to earn the victory.

Astros 7, Mariners 0: Marwin Gonzalez capped a four-run third inning with a two-run home run, and rookie Josh James made a spot start and earned his first major league win over visiting Seattle.

With the victory, their 13th in 16 games this month, the Astros reduced their magic number to clinch a postseason berth to two. They also eliminated the Mariners from contention in the American League West.

The Astros, who snapped a five-game home losing streak to the Mariners, can secure the season series from Seattle with a victory in the three-game series finale on Wednesday. Houston won the season series against its four AL West rivals last season and has already clinched the season series against its three other division foes excluding the Mariners this season.

Cubs 9, Diamondbacks 1: Javier Baez homered for the second consecutive game, Daniel Murphy also homered and visiting Chicago increased its NL Central lead to 3 1/2 games with a victory over Arizona.

Nationals 4, Marlins 2: Stephen Strasburg (9-7) struck out 11 batters in six innings, leading Washington past host Miami.

Indians 5, White Sox 3: Corey Kluber earned his career-high 19th win of the season, and Jason Kipnis homered to lead Cleveland past visiting Chicago.

Cardinals 8, Braves 1: Paul DeJong homered for the second straight game to support the strong pitching effort of Austin Gomber as visiting St. Louis strolled to a win over Atlanta, which lost its fourth straight.

Reds 3, Brewers 1: Michael Lorenzen allowed one hit in four innings during his first start since 2015, and Cincinnati won at Milwaukee.

Phillies 5, Mets 2: Jorge Alfaro capped a five-run sixth inning with a three-run home run, rallying host Philadelphia to a victory over New York.

Rays 4, Rangers 0: Blake Snell went where only one Tampa Bay pitcher has gone before, winning his 20th game of the season as he shut down host Texas.

Pirates 2, Royals 1 (11 innings): Ryan Lavarnway, in his second major league at-bat this year, hit an RBI single in the 11th inning, giving Pittsburgh a win over visiting Kansas City.

Angels 9, Athletics 7: Kaleb Cowart hit his first home run of the season, a sixth-inning grand slam that rallied Los Angeles from a deficit to a victory at Oakland, Calif.

Giants 5, Padres 4: Chris Shaw dropped a bases-loaded, two-run single in front of charging Padres left fielder Hunter Renfroe with one out in the eighth inning, leading San Francisco to a victory at San Diego.

Twins 5, Tigers 3: Tyler Austin drove in three runs and Jake Odorizzi had another sharp pitching performance, leading Minnesota over Detroit.

Blue Jays 6, Orioles 4: Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a two-run single for the go-ahead runs in the seventh inning when visiting Toronto scored four unearned runs to defeat Baltimore. — Reuters


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